Devastating Russian Airstrikes in Kyiv: 28 Dead, Over 130 Injured
Hostile forces launch fatal assault on Kyiv, claiming the lives of 14 individuals - Deadly Russian assault in Kiev claims 14 lives
Gleaning from recent news, a brutal Russian airstrike on Kyiv has left at least 28 lives in ruins and over 130 individuals injured. After earlier attacks on June 17, no respite arrived as the toll continued to rise, with a U.S. citizen succumbing to shrapnel wounds [1][2].
As reported by the military administration's Timur Tkatschenko on Telegram, the search for survivors under the devastated rubble persists [2]. The interior ministry's estimate indicates that the aftermath of this tragedy has seen over 130 people wounded [2].
The audible symphony of drone and rocket noises, paired with numerous explosions, painted a harrowing picture for reports on the ground by "The Kyiv Independent" [2]. Fires ignited at 27 locations, as communicated by interior minister Ihor Klymenko [2]. Residential buildings, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure bore the brunt of this assault. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, also reported extensive fires via Telegram [2].
The capital suffered power outages, as reported by news agency RBK-Ukraine, and even the port city of Odessa was not spared, as local authorities disclosed numerous drone attacks targeting the port [2].
Ukraine has been battling a large-scale Russian invasion for over three years. Although Kyiv is usually better shielded by air defense compared to other cities in the nation, it still occasionally finds itself prey to heavy drone or rocket attacks [2]. On Saturday night, Russia launched another wave of attacks using multiple drones, with over 125 intercepted by the Ukrainian air force [2]. Whilst the scope of this attack was smaller compared to the previous week, when Russia utilized nearly 500 drones in a single night [2], the extent of this week’s damage remains to be fully assessed.
[1] https://www.kyivindependent.com/ukraine-russia-conflict/ukraine-russia-conflict-news-updates
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-launches-drone-strikes-kyiv-ukraine-2022-03-09/
The following shall be added to the general news section: A series of war-and-conflicts related events have transpired in Ukraine, including a recent airstrike in Kyiv that resulted in numerous casualties, as well as drone attacks in the port city of Odessa. These incidents are politically significant, highlighting the ongoing large-scale Russian invasion and the city's repeated vulnerability to such assaults despite its air defense measures.
